A fire in a Braintree apartment claimed a woman's life and forced 25 residents out. Initially met with light smoke, firefighters discovered intense flames. The cause is under investigation but isn't considered suspicious.

Police in East Boston arrested Santiago and Martin Alzate for cocaine trafficking following a six-month probe and seized drugs, bags, and cash during a raid.

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a $58 billion budget after a brief evacuation, funding free community college and various other initiatives.

Boston Police enjoyed South Boston's Polish Festival, engaging with the community through cultural activities, including sharing pierogis and dancing.

A United flight from Boston to San Francisco landed in Denver due to a mechanical issue. This incident adds to safety concerns regarding Boeing's 737 MAX.

Daniel Mercado was arrested by Springfield Police following a chase and crash after reports of gunshots on Belmont Avenue. He faces multiple charges, including firearm offenses.

Cambridge has activated waterplay features in public parks to help families cool off during the heat, with a map available online for locations, although a couple of parks are currently closed for repairs.

Rey David Fulcar of Quincy was sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession and intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl after pleading guilty.

A dog attack in Brighton, Boston injured four people who required hospitalization. The 2-year-old dog involved had a history of aggression and was taken into quarantine by Boston Animal Control. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Remains found in Easton, Massachusetts, were identified as Matthew Yeomans, who has been missing since 2021. The cause of death is under investigation.

Boston Police teamed up with the National Park Service for a car seat safety event at Charlestown Navy Yard to educate on proper installation and use.

Boston Metal, an MIT spinoff, is implementing molten oxide electrolysis to produce steel with electricity instead of coal, reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

A Florida man, Paul Schnitzer, has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $4 million from his employer by disguising transactions as equity distributions.